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How do I start trading cryptocurrency on OKX with Smart Trading?
Here's how each product caters to different hands-on and hands-off preferences: For the hands-off crypto trader Copy trading: embrace the ultimate "set-it-and-forget-it" approach by mirroring the trades of experienced traders. No need for in-depth technical analysis or market knowledge — simply choose a lead trader with a proven track record and let their expertise guide your portfolio.Published on Apr 7, 2024Updated on Oct 15, 2025FAQ72How do I analyze the DEX label?
Paper Hands A wallet that frequently enters and exits positions quickly, indicating short-term or reactive trading behavior. Diamond Hands A wallet that holds onto tokens for an extended period, suggesting a long-term investment mindset. MEV BOT Identified as a Miner Extractable Value (MEV) bot, likely executing sandwich attacks or other value-extracting strategies. Exchange This wallet is linked to a centralized or decentralized exchange.Published on Jan 28, 2025Updated on Dec 3, 2025FAQ48OKX will list ApeCoin’s APE token for spot trading
APE was launched with the intent of handing control of the APE ecosystem to existing BAYC and MAYC NFT holders, expanding the APE ecosystem to include a broader user base, supporting the creation and development of new products and services to enhance the ecosystem, and promoting decentralized community governance in the form of the DAO.Published on Mar 16, 2022Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsThe Risk for trading BT2 and the update on BCD issuance
If Segwit2X Hard Fork fails, OKX will activate the Failure Handing Protocol and BT2 will reset to 0. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all the users to pay special attention when trading BT2. Moreover, we will cease trading for 10 minutes when the block height reaches 495866 (expected to occur on November 24, 2017 in Beijing Time) and take a snapshot of your BT1 balance of your OKX spot accounts.Published on Nov 22, 2017Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsWhat are decentralized applications (DApps)?
On the other hand, since DApps rely on a huge number of nodes in the network to process and confirm data on the blockchain, DApps can be at a disadvantage when it comes to high-performance features, and can be slow when data traffic surges. Traditional applications, which run on centralized servers, can outperform their decentralized counterparts. Ideally, a DApp can process the data of users in an encrypted manner, making it possible to safely store data in a place users trust.Published on Nov 3, 2022Updated on Mar 6, 2026FAQ30How do I stay safe from phishing SMS using the name OKX?
The primary aim of these scams is to trick you into handing over sensitive information—like your account login details, passkey, or verification codes—to lure you into clicking on malicious links that redirect you to our fake websites built to steal your data.In some instances, the message might provide a fake “customer support” number.Published on May 9, 2025Updated on Mar 4, 2026FAQ322Trade $QI on OKX Wallet – DEX, Win $5,000 in Rewards!
Dear OKX users, OKX Wallet's DEX has joined hands with BENQI to launch a trading competition! Trade $QI on OKX Wallet to win rewards of up to $2,500 QI and $2,500 USDT. Campaign Period: 22 Feb 2023 18:00 -- 26 Feb 2023 18:00 (GMT +8) Campaign 1: Trading Competition During the campaign period, each wallet address that reached the corresponding total trading volume of $QI will have the opportunity to win the rewards of that segment.Published on Feb 21, 2023Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsOKX official announcement: Reopening of withdrawals and other related updates
On the other hand, the semi-offline servers cannot be compromised even if they are physically attacked, as the private key uses 2-3 multisig technology and is stored in the server's RAM, making it impossible for hackers to access. OKX's hot wallet system also has a second layer of risk management: Semi-offline Risk Management. This second system also examines the unsigned transaction to see if its frequency or amount is abnormal, according to the system's regularly updated database.Published on Nov 19, 2020Updated on Nov 17, 2025AnnouncementsHow do I close lead trades with a limit order and custom amount?
On the other hand, the Overview combines data for all orders under the same contract, margin mode, and direction, enabling you to close the entire position with a market order.Published on Dec 5, 2023Updated on Feb 9, 2026FAQ2,263What can I do with Discover in the OKX wallet?
This helps users stay on top of fast-evolving trends, enabling them to better understand the Web3 space and discover more wealth-building opportunities.Follow the pulse of social media content OKX Wallet's Insight Center allows users to browse hand-picked tweets and posts to keep up with hot topics from the Web3 community in real time. Each tweet is automatically tagged with associated token names, helping you instantly recognize the context and identify emerging opportunities.Published on Feb 24, 2023Updated on Mar 25, 2026FAQ6,372How do I trade perpetual futures on OKX?
Positions, on the other hand, are executed trades. If you'd like to offset or close an open position, you can do so by entering a price and an amount to close and selecting Close. You can also select MKT Close All to exit an entire position at the current market price. This latter option should be reserved for times when you need to exit a position immediately — for example, during extreme price movements — since you'll be paying the higher Taker fee.Published on Mar 25, 2024Updated on Apr 2, 2026FAQ130Price limit rules
On the other hand, if the price limit rules are simple, it will lead to a lack of vitality in the market, and there will be no premium with the spot, and the contract trading will be meaningless. In order to have a better risk control, the full rules of price limit are not completely disclosed.Published on Jun 16, 2022Updated on Apr 13, 2026Product documentationWhat's a private key/seed phrase?
Never write your private key by hand. A private key typically looks like this: afdfd9c3d2095ef696594f6cedcae59e72dcd697e2a7521b1578140422a4f890 Without your private key, you can't access your funds. It keeps your funds secure and easier to retrieve. Take note that you can save the private key using a keystore (file or string) or seed phrase. The wallet address is akin to a bank card number, which can be made public without much risk as long as the password remains hidden.Published on Aug 24, 2023Updated on Apr 16, 2026FAQ2,884Explanation for Greeks Delta and Gamma
On the other hand, PA delta provides a correct hedge position. The root cause is that BS delta and BS gamma cannot be truly reflected the actual option risk in BTC margined/settled option contracts. There is where PA delta and PA gamma come into play. Note: The above examples are calculations and judgments on the assumption that only the underlying index changes and other factors remain unchanged.Published on Feb 12, 2020Updated on Apr 1, 2025Product documentationTrading Signal Bot Alert Message 2.0 Specifications
On the other hand, Pine Script™ indicators also involve calculations, but they are not intended for use in backtesting scenarios. Due to their independence from the broker emulator, indicators consume fewer resources and execute more swiftly. It's important to note that you have the flexibility to utilize either the format in Section A or that in Section B - both are fully compatible.Published on Aug 30, 2023Updated on Apr 1, 2025Product documentation